Bakers Congratulate Vilsack on Confirmation as USDA Secretary

The American Bakers Association (ABA)’s President and CEO Robb MacKie issued the following statement regarding the confirmation and swearing-in of Tom Vilsack as Secretary of Agriculture.

(Italy) Sigep Exp, “Vision Plaza” Maps The Changes in The Out-Of-Home Sector

March 4, 2021 Sigep

To find your way around digital sales, new consumer habits, environmental sustainability and foreign market opportunities for the out-of-home industry, Sigep Exp is the event to attend.

UNFI Extends Distribution Partnership With Whole Foods Market to September 2027

March 4, 2021 United Natural Foods

United Natural Foods announced today that it has extended its primary wholesale grocery distribution relationship with Whole Foods Market, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc. by entering into an extension of the current distribution agreement.

Walmart Announces $350B Commitment to U.S. Manufacturing, Supporting More Than 750,000 American Jobs

March 4, 2021 Walmart

Walmart is announcing a strengthened commitment to American jobs and communities, with a goal of investing $350 billion in the future of U.S. manufacturing over the next 10 years. The retailer estimates that this spend will support more than 750,000 new American jobs.1

Ahold Delhaize USA Reaches Milestone in Supply Chain Transformation

March 4, 2021 Ahold Delhaize USA

Ahold Delhaize USA is marking a milestone in its supply chain transformation to create an integrated self-distributed supply chain of the future. Today, the first distribution center, Freetown Grocery in Mass., transitioned procurement from a third-party vendor to the self-managed network, providing direct control of inventory and replenishment at this facility.